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Join us for an informative presentation by Citizens for Quality Education representatives Jean and Timothy Gaffney regarding the Miamisburg School Levy - Issue 5. Learn about the vital need for the school levy, key points of the proposal, and actionable ways local residents can show their support.

Speaker Bio:

Jean is a retired librarian with 43 years at the Dayton Metro Library. 30 years were spent at Miamisburg Branch Library and the last 13 years were at the Dayton Main Library in an administrative position managing the purchasing of library materials such as books, movies, music, etc. She has a Masters degree in Library Science and in Public Administration. Currently Jean volunteers at the Miamisburg Helping Hands food assistance program, attends a book club, gardens and is active at church. Tim Gaffney is a retired journalist from the Dayton Daily News. His speciality was aviation and science reporting. He covered the Base and the Mound. After retirement he worked for Wright State in the public affairs office and for the National Aviation Heritage Area. He has written over a dozen books for both children and adults. His most recent book Brewing in the Burg not only tells the little known history of Miamisburg brewers in the 19th century but also tells about the history of Miamisburg during that period. Tim and Jean have lived in Miamisburg for 50 years and raised four children here.

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Great leaders don't just manage teams—they inspire people to do their best work.

Join the Miamisburg Rotary Club on Wednesday, November 4, as we welcome back Marty Grunder, Founder & CEO of Grunder Landscaping Co. and The Grow Group, for **Five Steps to Getting Your Team Behind You**.

A leadership title alone doesn't guarantee trust, dedication, or strong performance. Marty will explore five steps toward building a team that's truly behind you, drawing on the qualities successful business owners and operators consistently demonstrate.

Whether you're a business owner, manager, community leader, or someone looking to become a more effective leader, this presentation offers an opportunity to rethink how you motivate, support, and inspire the people around you.

We look forward to welcoming Marty back to the Miamisburg Rotary Club!

Speaker Bio:
Marty Grunder is Founder & CEO of Grunder Landscaping Co. and The Grow Group. An unusual combination of full-time landscape pro and leading executive coach, Marty is uniquely positioned to deliver real-world, real-time guidance for growing businesses of all types and sizes. His landscaping company has won more than 50 local and national awards in its 40+ years in business, and Marty has been named the entrepreneur of the year by both Ernst & Young and the US Small Business Administration. Marty was inducted into the Dayton Business Hall of Fame in 2021 and recognized as a Leader in Diversity by the Dayton Business Journal in 2023. In his role at The Grow Group, Marty travels the country motivating landscaping companies of all sizes to achieve success.

Mark your calendars - The next meeting will be on Wednesday 6 January 2027.